Distance: 3 miles | Hiking time: 2.5 hours | More info. The hike to the summit of Viejas Mountain trail begins with a steep 1.5
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McGinty Mountain Trail – Hiking for Peaks and Valleys Galore!
McGinty Mountain is a fun, challenging hike with rewarding panoramic views that doesn’t require setting aside an entire day. The steep trail takes you quickly up the mountain’s face and through some of the most diverse and rare plant life in San Diego.
The trail offers a never-ending spree of photo ops and scenic outlooks that continue to change and evolve as you work your way up the mountain towards the summit. On a clear day the views from the summit are mesmerizing and offer up vast scenic rolling hills, mountain peaks, and deep valleys.
This is a great hike for just about anyone with an adventurous spirit, a good pair of hiking shoes, and a couple of hours to spare.
Gaskill Peak: Off-trail Adventures in San Diego’s Backcountry
Distance: 7.1 miles | Hiking time: 4-5 hours | More info. Gaskill Peak and Lawson Peak are known for their challenging ascents and rewarding views.
Lawson Peak Trail: Hiking, Scrambling and Climbing to the Summit
Distance: 4.5 miles | Hiking time: 3 hours | More info. Lawson Peak is the type of hike you do for the challenge, not simply
Take on the Mission Trails 5-Peak Challenge
On Saturday, November 7, Mission Trails Regional Park announced the 5-Peak Challenge to bring attention to the park’s 60 miles of mixed-use trails that lead to 5
El Cajon Mountain Trail: Taking on San Diego’s “Toughest” Hike
Distance: 11 miles | Hiking time: 5-6 hours | More info. Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding hike near San Diego? Look no
Pyles Peak in Mission Trails – a Little Known Hidden Gem
Distance: 6 miles | Hiking time: 3 hours | More info. Discover Pyles Peak While Cowles Mountain Trail is a popular destination for hikers, the
Mt Woodson Trail Hike to Potato Chip Rock: Challenge Yourself and Take a Bite of the Chip
Distance: 7.25 miles | Hiking time: 4.5 hours | More info. Mt Woodson Trail is one of San Diego’s most popular hiking destinations, and for
Bernardo Mountain Summit Trail – a Scenic Hike with a View of Beautiful Lake Hodges
Distance: 7.2 miles | Hiking time: 3.5 hours | More info. Bernardo Mountain Summit Trail will keep you challenged all the way to the summit.
Iron Mountain Trail Hike: Soaring to New Heights on the “Short” Trail
Distance: 6.4 miles | Hiking time: 3.5 hours | More info. When it comes to views of the local mountains, the view from the summit